PTA Program Director - Lead CAPTE-Accredited Program

Pima Medical Institute; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision coverage

EAP

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in San Marcos, CA is seeking a dynamic PTA Program Director to lead the CAPTE-accredited associate degree PTA program on-site. This executive academic leadership role directs instructional staff, manages clinical/didactic education, oversees budgets, and ensures CAPTE compliance.

The role offers an employee-owned company with performance bonuses and relocation assistance for eligible candidates, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist or PTA program.
• Active PT or PTA license in California (or valid US jurisdiction).
• Minimum five years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• At least three years of direct clinical practice.
• Nine academic semester credits in educational foundations.
• Experience in teaching, instructional design, and student outcomes assessment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PTA faculty and staff, delegate teaching assignments, and set instructional goals.
• Coordinate educational workshops, in-service trainings, and mentorship programs.
• Manage department budgets, review course content, and align curriculum with CAPTE.
• Direct accreditation activities, annual reports, and CAPTE notifications.
• Monitor graduation metrics, licensure pass rates, and graduate placement data.
• Oversee clinical education plans, site visits, and affiliate standards.
• Serve as a core classroom or lab instructor as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree or higher

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in San Marcos, CA is seeking a dynamic PTA Program Director to lead the CAPTE-accredited associate degree PTA program on-site. This executive academic leadership role directs instructional staff, manages clinical/didactic education, oversees budgets, and ensures CAPTE compliance.

The role offers an employee-owned company with performance bonuses and relocation assistance for eligible candidates, along with comprehensive benefits.